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2017 Jeep Renegade Wheels Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
1%of 566 total for the year
Median mileage
38,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the wheels of the 2017 Jeep Renegade, 1% of the 566 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When I started my Jeep this morning it started shaking really bad and the service engine light came on. The shaking stop so I chanced it to work. It felt like it was losing power and would rattle a little. Anytime I made a turn it felt like the jeeps tires were sliding. It's taking a lot longer to pick up speed and seems to be forcing itself into gear. In the last few days though my lights have been flickering while driving and even the radio went out for a few hours. The outlets (old cigarette lighter outlets ) stop working too. …”

NHTSA complaint #11329268, filed 2020-06, 90,000 miles

“Tthe steering wheel locked up on neice causeing her to go towards the right side, and back tires locked up and caused her to spin.. Eventually getting hit from behind by another driver! It could have killed her, she couldnt do a thing with the steering wheel at all it needs to be recalled asap so others wont be hurt or worse killed. She was driving down the road to an appt. Douglas ga”

NHTSA complaint #11115100, filed 2018-08, 3,800 miles

““Swollen lug nuts” a known issue as noted by dealer mechanic. I’ve replaced some or all going on 3 times. If i have flat on interstate i cannot remove and replace a tire. This is a safety concern. .”

NHTSA complaint #11605381, filed 2024-07

“I was driving in right lane,40-45MPH, heard a very loud bang (not a tire), front end of jeep lifted UP, then began veering to the right heading off the road. I was unable to break or turn steering. Next thing, I woke up from being knocked out, hit a pole, 3 witnesses heard the bang as well - one witness told police, all 3 air bags went off. Emergency services were summoned. Car totaled. Pole is still standing upright. Fortunately I did not die or get seriously injured. Emergency services said if I had hit the tree next to pole, the outcome of my injuries would have been totally different. …”

NHTSA complaint #11433335, filed 2021-09

“Pulls to passenger side the wheels were cockeyed the dealer refuses to fix it correctly the dealer left two brand new ones on the front and almost wore off tires on the back and they had to put brand new brakes and rotors on the car because it started making really really bad sounds they don't want to fix it and I think they kirk and safety recalls on this car I think they did said they fix them so they can get it off the carfax to sell the car just keep in mind this car only has 24,464 on it and I'm a single dad I filled it I'm getting screwed around buy a multi billion dollar company frank…”

NHTSA complaint #11281487, filed 2019-11

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202111%
202023%
201911%
201841%
201781%
201672%
2015112%

Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Renegade

Engine
268 complaints
Electrical system
149 complaints
Fuel system
127 complaints
Other or unknown
100 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
95 complaints
Brakes
31 complaints
Exterior lighting
27 complaints
Vehicle speed control
25 complaints
Electronic stability control
19 complaints
Air bags
17 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Renegade

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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